Accounts Payable​/Receivable Assistant, Exchequer Services

About The Role

Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant, Exchequer Services

Part Time Permanent, 21 hours per week

Grade 5 £ 15,841-£16,885

The role involves preparing batches in relation to customer and supplier invoices from source documentation and assist in resolving disputes arising from those invoices. In addition to preparing order invoices / non-order invoices for payment.

Applicants will have the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines. Be highly organised with good time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Prepare order invoices / non-order invoices for payment.
• Prepare sales invoices for customers, issue reminders and make referral to Litigation as part of the credit control procedures.
• To deal with queries from expense claimants and undertake retrospective checks of personal expense claims and take the necessary corrective action as and when required.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers in relation to invoice payments due.
• Liaising with Budget Managers across the Service to ensure appropriate documentation is received to enable payments to be made promptly.

• 23 days’ holiday (Pro Rata) (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
• Access to free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

Closing date:
Midnight Sunday 8th March 2026

Interview:
Tuesday 17th March 2026

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - , Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - , Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.